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PC information and files to your new PC 7 Making recovery discs 7 Registering Your PC 7 Using Desktop Icons 8 Using Compaq Organise software 8 Using PC 21 Recovering from Software Problems 21 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 21 Using Instant Support 22 Using Compaq Connections - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 4
Guides 23 Finding Web Sites about your PC 24 Finding More Help 24 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Connecting the Drive 25 Inserting the Drive 27 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 27 Using the Drive 28 Disconnecting the Drive 29 Working with Sound, Pictures and Video - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 5
71 Using the Preview Window 72 Using the Media Library 72 Using the Storyboard 72 Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video 72 Capturing Digital Camcorder Video 73 Capturing Web Camera Video 73 Capturing Analogue Video 74 Capturing a Still Image 74 Editing Video Files in WinDVD Creator - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 6
Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD 78 Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe only 78 Troubleshooting 79 Index 91 vi Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 7
to Commonly Asked Questions In this Getting Started Guide, you can find answers to questions about the following topics: • Turning on the PC, page 5 • Registering your PC, page 7 • Transferring information to your new PC, page 7 • Using desktop icons, page 8 • Customising special buttons on the - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 8
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: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system. Putting Your PC Together Follow the steps on the quick setup poster to set up your PC. Look in the PC box for printed details or updates regarding your model - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 10
view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Safety & Comfort Guide. Or • Type http://www or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 11
to turn on your PC. 1 Press the Power button on the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the PC. 3 Turn on the desktop, if it is present. Wait until the PC displays the Easy Internet Sign-up window, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Register your PC; see "Registering Your PC - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 12
using the Microsoft System Restore program; refer to "Recovering from Software Problems" in the Warranty and Support Guide. Restart the PC after installation. Choose software that is compatible with your PC - check the operating system, memory, and other requirements listed for the new software for - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 13
) in the Help and Support Center, and review the products and services offered under Backup Data. Making recovery discs Now is a good time to make your recovery discs. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for instructions and more information. Registering Your PC Registration is quick and easy - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 14
Support (select models only) Use it to View onscreen Help information about your PC. Easy Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet account. Software Repair Wizard (select models only) Register with Compaq Repair software problems desktop tool you use to organise both your PC - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 15
desktop icon. Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Click Compaq Organise. Using PC Help & Tools The PC Help & Tools folder (select models only) in the All Programs menu contains special utilities for PC owners. This folder also contains any onscreen guides included with your PC - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 16
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, and read the feature list for it. Your keyboard may vary from the illustrations. Using the Internet Keyboards Internet keyboards may connect directly to your PC or may be wireless. (See "Using the Wireless Keyboard Set" on page 14 for a description of the wireless set.) Some keyboards do not have - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 18
account). • Search for information on the Internet. • Place the PC into standby mode to save power. • Start, pause, and stop playing a CD or DVD; connect to Internet Web sites. • Get support information. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. Internet keyboard 2 This keyboard enables you - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 19
the Internet. • Find a file or program on the hard disk drive. • Open a calculator. • Place the PC into standby mode to save power. • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). • Mute speaker sound. • Get support information. Using the Standard Keyboard A BC This keyboard - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 20
(B) uses a receiver/transmitter unit (A), instead of a connector cable, to communicate with your PC. The wireless keyboard, mouse (C), and receiver set is available with select models only. A connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions. 14 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 21
seconds before screen reappears. Switches between the PC users. Links to Compaq Web site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens an imaging software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Can be reconfigured. Opens video software program. Can be reconfigured. Using - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 22
site or software program. P Search R Chat S E-Mail T See figure Media controls Operates CD or DVD player. following table (CD/DVD/MP3) V to the previous track f Skip to the next track Media control keys NOTE: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 23
the Help and Support Center. Opens a music downloads, streaming video, Webcasts, entertainment news, and reviews. G My Presario Takes you to the My Presario Club Web site, featuring a variety of discounts, promotions, and how-to information. H Shopping Provides a connection to your PC - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 24
Standby Connect Search E-Mail Compaq Help Calculator Volume Mute Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). To make screen reappear, press the Esc site. Opens the Help and Support Center. Opens the calculator. Can be reconfigured. Adjusts volume. Mutes sound. - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 25
Customising the keyboard buttons You can customise some of the special buttons on the keyboard (select models only) to open different programs or files, or to connect to favorite Web sites: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is present. 4 - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 26
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time to make your recovery discs. For instructions on making recovery discs, repairing and recovering your software, and more information, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your PC is in the onscreen Help and - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 28
Connect to Customer Support. 4 Click Start a New Request. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or submit a problem. (Your PC must be connected to the Internet to submit a request.) Using Compaq Connections Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service that brings - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 29
PC. To view online manuals for your PC, go to the Support Web address listed in the Warranty and Support Guide and search for your product name and number. The product number is on the lower front of the PC chassis or inside the CD storage area. NOTE: Online manuals are associated with specific PC - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 30
Use the Web site addresses listed in the Warranty and Support Guide for: • Information about your PC. • Your technical support needs. Type these Web site addresses into the address box of your Internet browser, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Finding More - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 31
or external USB hard disk drive, designed to quickly and easily increase your storage capacity, and to transfer media files such as digital photos, music, videos, and other important files. You can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back up other drives on your PC. Connecting the Drive As an - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 32
turns off. When the PC is in standby mode (a reduced power state), the drive remains turned on. WARNING: Do not move the PC with the HP Personal Media Drive inserted in the bay or connected to a USB port on the PC. This can cause damage to the drive and cause data loss. 26 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 33
to the PC. To locate the drive: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Click My Computer. 3 Select the drive under Hard Disk Drives. The default name is HP Personal Media Drive. The default volume label of this drive is HP Personal Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the My Computer window by right - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 34
a letter, and then apply the changes by clicking OK. Using the Drive To store files: The best way to transfer files to the HP Personal Media Drive is to drag them from your local hard disk drive. This allows you to place files in specific folders. Refer to the following procedures for more detailed - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 35
display it. The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. 3 Double-click USB Mass Storage Device to locate your HP Personal Media Drive. USB Mass Storage Device may be listed twice. One may contain a memory card reader or other mass storage drive. 4 Select the HP Personal Media Drive, and then click OK - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 36
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, Pictures and Video NOTE: If your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the documentation that came with the sound card. Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 38
the PC (3-connector) The 3-connector audio speaker system uses the Audio In, Audio Out, and Mic connectors on the back or front of the PC. Sound Manager. The Multi-channel Audio Configuration window opens. NOTE: If you do not see the Speaker Configuration tab, your PC does not have the multichannel - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 39
PC using the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC. Your PC may have a second microphone connector on the front of the PC video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. The Setup window opens. 3 Click the Audio - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 40
the software settings. Identifying the six audio connectors (6-connector) The PC supports a maximum of eight speakers in a multichannel speaker system by using four of the six audio connectors on the back of the PC. This PC also has digital audio out and digital audio in connectors for digital sound - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 41
for WinDVD to match your speaker configuration (if your InterVideo WinDVD program supports more than two channels). Refer to "Configuring multichannel audio output for the DVD player" on page 33. To set up the PC for recording, see "Configuring sound for recording with the Sound Effect Manager - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 42
the PC. NOTE: For this selection, the audio line in connector is ready to use. To use the back mic connector, follow the steps in "Selecting the Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in connectors for recording (6-connector)" that follows this procedure. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK to close the window - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 43
descriptive text in the Connector Guide indicates that the connector is not used for the selected speaker configuration. • Digital Audio - selects the digital audio output and digital audio frequency for the digital audio connectors on the PC. • Audio Wizard - opens a window that shows the connector - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 44
Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector) When you click the Audio Wizard button, a window opens that shows the three audio connectors on the front of the PC. NOTE: The connectors on the front of your PC may be of a different type or may be in a different arrangement; look for the connector - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 45
with the USB Mass Storage Device selected. Doing so removes the operating system recognition of the memory card reader from your PC; you must restart the PC to see your memory card reader again. If you open the Safely Remove Hardware window by mistake, click Close. Working with Sound, Pictures and - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 46
the PC is not reading or writing the media. WARNING: Do not try to remove media when the In-use light is blinking. Doing so may cause loss of data. Memory card reader Card CompactFlash Type I media CompactFlash Type II media IBM Microdrive disk drive Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card MultiMediaCard - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 47
, watch DVD movies (if you have a DVD player), or play games on your TV. Identifying cables you may need To connect a TV to the PC, you may need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; purchase separately). The type of video cable you need depends on your TV: • If your TV has an - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 48
In) on the TV and plug the other end of the audio cable into the Audio Out socket (green connector) on the back of the PC. Viewing the PC image on your TV screen NOTE: The type of video card on your PC determines how the PC selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in this - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 49
Properties window opens. 5 Click the Settings tab. 6 Click the Advanced button. 7 Look at the tabs and follow the steps that apply to your PC: • If you see the nView tab, continue with "nView tab." • If you see the Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab." (FX xxxx is the video card - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 50
save changes, and then click OK again to close the Display Properties window. NOTE: Some PC models can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the PC. You can quickly change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. (Press the Alt key and the - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 51
area Current display select Analogue Display or Digital Display. 3 Click the Apply button. 4 When the PC image appears on the monitor screen, click Yes to keep the setting. You have 15 seconds to then click OK again to close the Display Properties window. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 45 - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 52
the TV 1 Disable the TV option. See the previous procedure. 2 Turn off the TV and the PC. 3 Remove the video cable from the TV and the PC. 4 Remove the audio cable from the TV and the PC. 5 Reconnect your PC speaker cable to the Line Out socket (lime green connector) on the back of the computer. 46 - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 53
only). • Play video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD or Windows Media Player. Playing Music CDs with iTunes You must have either a CD or DVD drive. 1 Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive. • The iTunes window opens. If the Audio CD wizard window opens, choose Play Audio CD using iTunes from - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 54
Windows Media Player Your PC must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies. 1 Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive: • The Windows Media Player window opens. If the wizard window opens, select Windows Media Player from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 55
onscreen. NOTE: If you are playing a movie full screen and the WinDVD control panel is hidden, you can redisplay it by clicking anywhere in the video window. To use the WinDVD control panel: • To move the WinDVD control panel, place the mouse pointer on the panel (but not on a button), and drag - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 56
that is coded for a different country/region, WinDVD asks if you want to set this as the current country/region. Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD 1 Insert your Video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 language you want to hear. 5 Close the Volume Control window. 50 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 57
CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9 1 Insert your Video CD (VCD) into a DVD or CD drive. 2 Select Play DVD movie using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or If the program doesn't open, click Start, choose All Programs and Windows Media Player. 3 Click File on the menu bar at the top, and click - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 58
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has a CD-RW or DVD Writer drive (select models only), your PC has recording software and you can make your own music or data CDs. Your PC has four recording software programs, iTunes, Windows Media Player, RecordNow!™, and Windows XP. You copy or download music to their library and can then organise - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 60
Preferences. 3 Click the Burning tab and choose Audio CD as the Disc Format. 4 Click the drive and click Copy from CD. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Click the Copy button in the upper-right corner. For more information on using Windows Media Player, click the Help menu in the Windows Media - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 61
Creating (Burning) Data CDs Using Windows XP Your PC has recording software to record data files, such double-click the disc drive you want to use. 5 Insert a blank disc into the drive. 6 Click Write these files to CD in the CD Writing Tasks list. The CD Writing Wizard window appears. 7 Click Next - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 62
Audio Projects tab. 3 Select Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player. 4 Insert a music CD to view the tracks on your CD. Select View if you would like to look at another optical drive. Or Click Find and then click either Scan for Music or Browse to find music files on your hard disk drive - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 63
PC 1 Click Start, choose All Programs, Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow!. 2 Click the Audio Projects tab. 3 Select Jukebox CD. 4 Insert a music CD to view the tracks on your CD. Or Click Find and then click either Scan for Music or Browse to find music files on your hard disk drive that - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 64
audio CDs are closed session discs which are not appendable. 4 To name your disc, select Volume Label, and then type a name over it. RecordNow! assigns a name based on the recording date if you don't type in a name. 5 Add your data files to the file selection window: 58 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 65
your desktop or from anywhere in Windows Explorer into the file selection window. Repeat this step until all files are added. NOTE: You can rename your files in the file selection window by selecting and typing over the current name. This does not affect the original files on your hard disk drive - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 66
HP supports Copy icon. 6 Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive, and then click OK. 7 Click Done when the recording is complete recordings. If you try to record a video or music file to a rewritable disc that CD-RW you want to erase. If an Auto Play window opens, click Cancel. 3 Select the Home Screen tab - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 67
remove music files from previously recorded music CDs, but you can remove music files from the File Selection window remove a file from a DVD+R or CD-R after the disc is recorded, available disc space is lost. Removing . To remove data files remove files. If an Auto Play window files you removed. 8 - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 68
window: • Select one or more categories from the list on the left, and click Scan. RecordNow! scans your hard disk for files related to the category, and moves them to the Archive window on the right. • Drag files from the Windows Explorer to the Archive window disc into the drive. 5 Click Browse - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 69
PC speed, and its graphics processing ability. Refer to the "Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD" section on page 78 of this guide. NOTE: Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive PC For more information about creating Recovery CDs/DVDs, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide that came with your PC. - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 70
, select an action and follow the onscreen instructions within the program. If the option you want is not listed, you can select Take no action, and then click OK. The window closes, and you can then manually select a different option through the Start menu on the desktop. Here are some of the other - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 71
to again. • Holds up to 8.5 GB - the equivalent of 12 CDs. • Records up to 4 hours of video files, depending on the quality of the recording. • Can be used to back up your hard disk drive files. Using DVD+R discs • Can't be erased or written to again. Some programs, like RecordNow!, allow you to - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 72
files, or up to 99 tracks. • Can hold 700 MB of data, depending on the CD. • Can be used to create storage discs for your hard disk drive files. Video recording length Disc type 8.5 GB Double-Layer DVD+R 4.7 GB DVD+RW, DVD+R 700 MB CD-RW, CD-R 650 MB CD-RW, CD - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 73
by model No Varies by model No No No Varies by model No Varies by model NOTE: This PC comes with the Double-Layer DVD-Writer drive. It supports single-layer and double-layer DVD media. Double-Layer technology gives you greater capacity, and allows you to store up to 8.5 GB* of data on - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 74
drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD. Your PC comes with the following software programs. Use this table to find out what you can do within each program. NOTE: Some programs listed below may not be included with your PC model. 68 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 75
files into a library for recording or listening. • Import audio, video, and other media files from a videotape, an audiotape, a Web camera, or a television broadcast. • Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Windows Media source file with a .wmv extension. • Edit and - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 76
transitions and voice-overs. • Preview movies during editing and before recording final files. • Create video files, export them to your hard disk drive or your digital video camera, and then play them on your PC. • Create video files, record them to DVDs and CDs, and then play them on some settop - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 77
Creator again. 2 Select one of the menu options: • Capture video into hard disk: Opens the Capture section for you to capture media. • Create CD/DVD with existing video file: Brings up the Open window for you to select existing video files. • Record video tape into DVD disc in one step: Enables you - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 78
to organise your media, and add special effects such as titles, transition effects, audio tracks and video filters. Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video You can copy (capture) video files to your hard disk drive by using the WinDVD Creator program. Among the devices supported by WinDVD - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 79
saved to the My Videos folder on your hard disk drive. The video clip appears in the Media Library portion of the screen. 10 To play back your captured video, click the file in the Media Library and click the Play button in the Preview window. Capturing Web Camera Video 1 Click Start, choose All - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 80
and automatically saved to the My Videos folder on your hard disk drive. The video clip appears in the Media Library portion of the screen. 9 To play back your captured video, click the file in the Media Library, and click the Play button in the Preview window. Capturing a Still Image 1 Pause your - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 81
the Create new project or Open existing project button. 4 If you have already captured video for this project, drag and drop the video files from the Media Library to the Storyboard. If you have video files on your hard disk drive which you would like to add to this project, click the Drag and Drop - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 82
and Drop button to open the My Music folder on your hard disk drive. 3 Select the audio files from your hard disk which you want to add to your audio library, and click Open. 4 Drag and drop the audio files from the Audio Library to the video file of your choice. 5 A musical note icon appears in the - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 83
Click the Add Menu button. 5 Click the media library icons to add a menu theme, chapters, buttons, audio tracks and images to your DVD. 6 Click DVD or CD. • Write content to hard disk for later burning: Use this to create the file on your hard disk drive. Select the device that contains the blank - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 84
. 3 Select the Record video tape into DVD disc in one step button. 4 Insert a blank DVD into your drive. 5 Click the Capture button, and select your VCR. 6 Press the Playback button on your VCR. 7 Click the Record button when the preview window 78 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 85
(Monitor) • Hard Disk Drive • Hardware Installation • Internet Access • Keyboard and Mouse • Memory • Miscellaneous • Power Some of the symptoms listed may not apply to your PC. For problems relating specifically to the monitor or printer, refer to the equipment documentation. Troubleshooting 79 - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 86
resume from standby mode. Replace the speaker system with an active speaker system. Active speakers have a power cable and On button, and connect to the Audio Out (green) connector on the PC. Unplug the headphones. CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer Drive Symptom Problem Solution CD-ROM, CD - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 87
available on your hard disk drive to store a temporary copy of the content. • If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your hard disk drive first, and then record them to disc. • Enable Direct Memory Access (DMA) on your PC. • Restart the PC and try again. Troubleshooting 81 - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 88
DVD player cannot play video files recorded onto the DVD as data files. To play a movie properly, use a video recording program such as WinDVD. Problem with recording method. Video files recorded with RecordNow! can be viewed on a PC but not on a home DVD video player. 82 Getting Started Guide - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 89
Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Diskette drive activity Diskette is improperly light stays on. inserted. Remove the diskette, and reinsert it: Insert the diskette with the - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 90
blank. Images on the screen are too large or too small, or the images are fuzzy. Hard Disk Drive Symptom PC seems to be locked up and not responding. Hard disk drive error message displays. Problem Monitor power cable is not connected to the monitor or to the wall socket. Monitor is off (not turned - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 91
the CD or diskette provided with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer's Web site. You may need an updated driver for Windows XP. Contact the device vendor directly for an update. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. Ensure that the device is properly and - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 92
problem with the device. Exclamation marks do not always appear when a device is not working properly. 8 If there is an old or unnecessary device driver available, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard. 12 Restart the PC. Click Start, - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 93
connections. Note that your PC may also have an Ethernet network interface (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects . 7 If there are further problems, click the Troubleshoot button, and follow the onscreen instructions. You may want to remove the AOL program. To uninstall AOL - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 94
for the mouse. Remove roller ball cover from bottom of mouse and clean the ball with a damp, lint-free cloth (not paper). Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Try unplugging - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 95
If the problem persists, replace the battery. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. If you encounter printer problems, refer to the documentation that came with your printer. Troubleshooting 89 - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 96
and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. The PC should - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 97
video and images, 71 card reader, memory, 39 carpal tunnel syndrome, 3 CD/DVD keyboard button, 16 making recovery discs, 21 removing, 81 troubleshooting 60 country/region codes, 50 creating recovery CD/DVDs for the PC, 63 creating CDs, 53 customizing keyboard buttons, 19 D desktop, 8 device conflict - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 98
Non-system disk or disk error, 90 F file formats, 65 H hard disk drive connecting an HP Personal Media Drive to the PC, 26 Help commonly asked questions, 1 finding answers, 1 Help button, 15 HP Personal Media Drive, 25 activity and power lights, 27 automatic on and off feature, 26 disconnecting the - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 99
CD on stereo, 82 keyboard, 88 monitor, 84 mouse, 88 no sound, 80 PC not working, 88 PC powered off, 90 PC won't turn off, 90 printer, 89 troubleshooting, 79 turning on PC, 90 problem resolution, troubleshooting, 79 product notices, 22 R RealOne Player features, 69 RecordNow!, 55 copying a DVD or - HP Presario SR1500 | InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide - Page 100
Windows Media Player creating music CDs, 54 features, 69 play music CDs, 48 playing video CDs, 51 Windows Movie Maker 2.0 features, 69 Windows XP creating data CDs, 55 WinDVD, 33 control panel, 49 features, 70 playing DVD movies, 48 playing video CDs, 50 WinDVD Creator adding a menu, 77 adding audio
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